IQVIA is currently recruiting for an Associate Consultant

Location: Hybrid - Sydney and/or Melbourne

Type: Permanent full time

This position provides day-to-day support in the design and implementation of Real World Evidence (RWE) based projects and studies, primarily for clients in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

It requires a strong consulting mindset to interpret frequently changing client needs and develop appropriate evidence generation solutions. The position is fast-paced, with Associate Consultants expected to support multiple projects simultaneously.

You will be supported by the Consultant Project Manager and the Principal in charge of each study/project. Additionally, Associate Consultants are expected to contribute to thought leadership and internal development initiatives within the team.

Essential Functions

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple observational and real-world evidence studies with guidance from the Consultant and Principal in charge. Involvement spans the entire study lifecycle, from inception to results dissemination.
• Develop broad knowledge of consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical market through consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities.
• Assist with study design and development of study proposals in response to client needs, under the guidance of team principals.
• Support day-to-day client consultation and management, distilling complex information and communicating strategic updates in a client-ready fashion.
• Manage project plans and workstreams of reasonable size with senior support, ensuring projects remain on time and within budget. Proactively highlight issues and next steps for the Project Manager and team to keep projects on track.
• Perform quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in identifying client issues and developing client deliverables.
• Create presentations for clients with some senior support.
• Attend, support, and present at client meetings with senior support.
• Participate in wider thought leadership exercises within the industry, including webinars, white papers, and conferences.
• Support team development through internal initiatives and development projects.

Qualifications and required skills

• Ideally, an undergraduate degree in life sciences. Candidates with a degree in economics/business and experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry will also be considered. Epidemiological or biostatistical qualifications are desired.
• Ph.D. candidates will be considered with little or no work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Avid interest in the healthcare and life science industries.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of client-based businesses.
• Consulting and/or project management experience desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Exceptional written, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using analyticial tools and programming languages such as R, SAS and Python are desirable but not a prerequisite
• Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

If you meet the above qualifications and skill set and are interested in this position, apply today with a current resume.

Should you be suitable you will receive an email from the Talent Acquisition team in ANZ to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills. Following the completion of the assessment, you will be contacted by the lead Recruiter to discuss.